Sustainability
World Coffee Producers Forum to Become a Non-Profit Organisation
Pursuant to the challenges the global coffee industry faces, one of the major topics discussed was to start the process to formalise the structure of the WCPF as a not-for-profit organisation.
The Eden Project Launches 100% Compostable Coffee Capsules
The Eden Project has launched a range of home compostable coffee capsules that directly addresses the problem of waste plastic.
On a Relentless Pursuit of Coffee Perfection
Amid mergers and acquisitions, Counter Culture Coffee continues to make its mark as a thriving independent roaster.
Coffee and Chocolate: A Perfect Pairing
I had the opportunity to attend the Barista Guild of America’s Bloom Event that took place in Providence, Rhode Island on 6 March.
Sustainability Brews at McDonald’s
Its sustainability endeavours may well be McDonald’s best-kept secret because consumers are not aware of its long-term and expansive efforts.
Peet’s Honours International Women’s Day Peet’s with Women-Grown Coffees
Peet’s Coffee is celebrating and recognising the many contributions of women to the world of coffee and supports the empowerment of women across the globe.
S&D Coffee & Tea and Sucafina SA Partner to Reduce Coffee’s Water Footprint
Sucafina SA and S&D Coffee & Tea, Inc, announced a new partnership to reduce coffee’s water footprint at the processing level in Rwanda, with a special focus on a sustainable approach to water treatment.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Sustainability
WCR Varieties Catalogue Goes Global
World Coffee Research (WCR) has launched a major update to its Arabica Coffee Varieties catalogue, expanding it to include varieties from six new countries: Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Neumann Kaffee Gruppe Invests in Atlas Coffee Importers
Recognising the ever-increasing importance of the specialty coffee industry worldwide and especially in North America, Neumann Kaffee Gruppe recently made a majority investment in Atlas Coffee Importers of Seattle, Washington.
RA-Cert and NEPCon Announce Intent to Merge
After two decades of close partnership, NEPCon and RA-Cert, the certification division of the Rainforest Alliance, leading non-profit certification bodies, have announced their intention to join later this year.
February 2018
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Dunkin’ Donuts to Eliminate Foam Cups Worldwide in 2020
Dunkin’ Donuts, a leading retailer of hot, brewed coffee, announced plans to eliminate all polystyrene foam cups in its global supply chain beginning in its US restaurants in spring 2018, with a targeted completion date of 2020.
Melitta NA Completes Multi-Year Renovation of Roasting Facility
Melitta North America, headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, has completed a multi-year update to its Cherry Hill, New Jersey-based roasting facility.
Kenya’s Coffee Sector: On the Road to Recovery
After decades of stagnation, Kenya’s coffee-industry is on the road to recovery thanks to a government- driven initiative. And although many challenges still exist, there have been positive results and further growth is expected.